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NY Released Regents Exam - Global History and Geography II (Aug 2024)

Quiz by NYSED Global History and Geography

Grade 10
Global History and Geography II
New York State K-12 Social Studies Framework

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  • Q1

    Based on this passage, what was one cause of the collapse of the Mughal Empire?

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    poor governing and excessive spending

    a lack of trained military forces to protect against invasions

    widespread rebellions by the common people across the empire

    an entrepreneurial spirit and rapid expansion of trade

    30s
    10.1a
  • Q2

    Which course of action did the British take in response to the situation described in this passage?

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    moved the monarch’s headquarters to New Delhi

    propped up the Mughal emperor’s government with troops and cash

    withdrew all British government representatives from the Mughal Empire

    expanded British territorial control within the Indian subcontinent

    30s
    10.4b
  • Q3

    According to this passage, what was one impact of the agricultural changes in England?

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    Rural populations increased and urban populations declined.

    Property ownership was equally dispersed among the social classes.

    Social class distinctions were eliminated.

    Wage labor led to a growing gap between the rich and poor.

    30s
    10.3a
  • Q4

    What impact did Speakers C and D have on world history?

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    Their arguments led to the creation of labor unions and changes in working conditions.

    Their ideas eased transitions from mercantilism to capitalism.

    Their ideas helped establish the foundation of the suffrage and anti-slavery movements.

    Their arguments caused an immediate shift from absolutist rule to democratic rule.

    30s
    10.2a
  • Q5

    These speakers’ ideas and arguments were influenced by

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    nationalist uprisings occurring in Southern Europe

    beliefs developed during the Enlightenment

    colonial expansion happening in Africa after the Berlin Conference

    practices developed at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution

    30s
    10.2a
  • Q6

    This cartoon could be used to explain the

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    challenges faced by the nobles in the 18th century

    causes of the French Revolution

    reasons Europeans moved from rural to urban areas

    disputes over property between the church and aristocracy

    30s
    10.2c
  • Q7

    Which statement best represents a response taken by the Third Estate to the situation shown in the cartoon?

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    They declared themselves the National Assembly.

    They signed the Versailles Treaty.

    They appointed Napoleon as head of the government.

    They ended the Reign of Terror.

    30s
    10.2c
  • Q8

    What problem did Olympe de Gouges hope to directly address with this passage?

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    oppressive rule by kings believing in divine right

    extensive debts accumulated during the war

    threat posed by foreign enemies

    exclusion of women from political reforms

    30s
    10.2c
  • Q9

    Which claim about the Ottoman Empire is best supported by this passage?

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    Threats to Europe’s balance of power increased as the Ottoman Empire became weaker.

    Nationalism caused diverse people in the Ottoman Empire to unite.

    European leaders believed Ottoman reforms could strengthen the Turkish state.

    The Ottomans allied themselves with Russia to prevent their empire’s disintegration.

    30s
    10.2d
  • Q10

    What was one reason the British wanted to increase the supply of opium to China?

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    to gain more profit from China’s political instability

    to strengthen the power of the Qing (Ching) dynasty

    to encourage the growth of China’s industries

    to promote peace between Europe and China

    30s
    10.4b
  • Q11

    In what way did the situations shown in this cartoon significantly affect China?

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    China was divided into European spheres of influence.

    China was able to defeat Britain and isolate itself.

    China expanded its territory.

    China unified its people and strengthened its imperial court.

    30s
    10.4b
  • Q12

    The Japanese social and economic changes of the late 19th century described in the passage were a result of

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    isolationist policies

    rapid industrialization

    Marxist labor reforms

    the Russo-Japanese War

    30s
    10.4b
  • Q13

    Which claim about the impacts of foreign influence in Japan is best supported by this passage?

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    Public education opened new employment opportunities for Japanese women.

    Newly opened markets for exports enhanced the wealth of most Japanese farmers.

    Changes in methods of production increased social and economic inequality.

    New agricultural technologies increased thedemand for farm laborers.

    30s
    10.5a
  • Q14

    Which claim is best supported by this illustration?

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    The same problems existed before and after the war.

    Rivalries and hatreds were settled by the war.

    Destruction and death brought countries together.

    The use of weapons of mass destruction left few homes standing.

    30s
    10.5a
  • Q15

    What was a direct outcome of the event in this illustration?

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    The Triple Entente formed to offset concerns about the Triple Alliance.

    The League of Nations was created to settle conflicts.

    Austria-Hungary expanded its empire.

    East Germany was occupied by the Soviets.

    30s
    10.7b

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